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Gaming machines with player reservation feature

a technology of player reservation and gaming machine, which is applied in the field ofcasino-style gaming machines, can solve the problems of high cost of each alternativ

Active Publication Date: 2013-10-31
VULCAN GAMING LLC
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The patent is about a secondary controller in a casino gaming machine that can display a reservation page and allow a player to reserve a spot on a machine. This feature is designed to make it easier for players to reserve a machine for play and improve the overall experience of the casino.

Problems solved by technology

Each alternative is expensive.
One problem with existing machines is that players often times have a favorite machine, which may not be available when the player wishes to play.

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[0023]In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a more thorough description of the present invention. It will be apparent, however, to one skilled in the art, that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known features have not been described in detail so as not to obscure the invention.

[0024]Embodiments of the invention comprise at least one casino gaming machine with a player reservation feature. In accordance with one or more embodiments, a reserved gaming machine is locked at or about a time of a reservation such that the gaming machine is unavailable for play except by the player that has the reservation.

[0025]As illustrated in FIG. 1, in one embodiment, a system 20 comprises one or more presentation devices 22 (it being understood that while there may be two or more presentation devices 22, for convenience herein, the system is primarily described relative to a player's use ...

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Abstract

A player reservation feature is provided for a casino gaming machine by a secondary controller of the casino gaming machine. The player reservation feature may be accessed at the gaming machine or remotely at another gaming machine or other device, e.g., a smart phone, tablet, personal computer, and the like. The gaming machine is locked and unavailable for play except by the player that made the reservation. Reserving a gaming machine may be free, or a fee may be accessed for a reservation. Where a fee is assessed, the fee may be waived for a reserving player. Where the reservation feature is being accessed remotely, a casino floor map may be displayed at the device that is being used, such as another casino machine, smart phone, tablet, personal computer, and the like, along with information about each gaming machine on the casino floor.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to casino-style gaming machines.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The traditional gaming machines are custom created to have specific functionality. As a result, casinos have to either buy new machines or have existing machines reprogrammed to upgrade the machines with new features. Each alternative is expensive.[0003]Typically, a player can choose any gaming machine that is not in play and begin playing. One problem with existing machines is that players often times have a favorite machine, which may not be available when the player wishes to play. Players may travel to a casino and find out that their favorite machine or machines are in play—especially at peak times such as Friday and Saturday night. Players may not wish to wait until their favorite machines become available and may not choose to choose one of the available machines. Where their favorite machine or machines is already in play, players may leave, opting to go...

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IPC IPC(8): A63F9/24
CPCG07F17/3241G07F17/32G07F17/3204G07F17/3211G07F17/3227G07F17/3239G07F17/3269
Inventor JOHNSON, SAM
Owner VULCAN GAMING LLC